When a team regains possession of the puck in the neutral zone, they need to know how much time and space they have in order to execute their transition. The more time and space available, the higher the percentage of passes. However, the longer a team takes to regroup, the longer the team without the puck has to organize a neutral zone forecheck.

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How to Play Hockey Module 3: Neutral Zone Tactics

Master the tactics of hockey with our 20 week program. Get started now with Module 3: Neutral Zone. The Neutral Zone is the zone between the blue lines. It’s not yours, and it’s not theirs. It’s neutral! The ability to keep possession, or regain possession after losing it, in the neutral zone is critical to quick counter attacks, offensive threat, and strong defense. Games can be won or lost of...